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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 516.86 and 208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 516.86 and 208.79 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 516.86 = 208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/516.86 = 208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 516.86 × 208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 107,913.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,913.53/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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